missbrz 0 #1 August 15, 2012 Does anybody know how to troubleshoot dryers? Mine won't really dry anything. It runs but all the clothes are still damp. Problem is we can't call maintenance, we kinda have more pets than our lease allows Anyone have any advice for common but easy problems to look for before I bring in somebody? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #2 August 15, 2012 Quote Does anybody know how to troubleshoot dryers? Mine won't really dry anything. It runs but all the clothes are still damp. Problem is we can't call maintenance, we kinda have more pets than our lease allows Anyone have any advice for common but easy problems to look for before I bring in somebody? Clothes get hot still? If so, sounds like a clogged vent. If not, sounds like a broken heater element connection."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackwallace 3 #3 August 15, 2012 Clogged vent if it gets hot. Gas or electric? If it doesn't get hot and it electric there is a "thermal fuse" for the heating element, inside the dryer. Look up the make, model on the net. You can call local or might be able to order the thing on line. works to keep the heating element from melting. Pretty easy and cheap to fix. Bunch of stuff on the net on how.U only make 2 jumps: the first one for some weird reason and the last one that you lived through. The rest are just filler. scr 316 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #4 August 15, 2012 if it's a gas dryer and it's not getting hot, see if there is a small door which you can open...maybe on the front or side. near the bottom.inside there is a coupler which regulates gas to the burner... as it cycles , an electric element should start to glow, and then the regulater will click , gas flow starts.... and you should see the flame start... that's how a gas dryer gets its heat... I have had the case where it clicks... but doesn't ignite at which point the glow element cycles OFF..The drum still rolls.. because that runs off an electric motor,, but there's zero heat.. Dust or lint or any debris can get up in the works and cause that. or else just some sticking of the moving parts.. inside the unit. MY response was to take a small hammer,, and Tap on that regulator assembly, in a few spots.... solidly but without killin' it.... that can help to cause a successful activation of the unit... on the following attempt....leave the access door open so that you can see in there and turn the dryer on...step back to watch . from a distance... It does seem to me that this response is only a temporary fix.. as the problem Can re occur.... and since I am a GUY... it's OK for me to do something something silly/ stupid...... like banging on a gas dryer.... ( and it DID work.....) However a Woman.. Like you.. is probably waaay smarter than that...BUT when you have a dryer full of wet clothes.. that can change things... It seems that at some point I did have to have that component replaced.. ( it's a Maytag)but the temporary fix did hold up for a while... good luck.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,391 #5 August 15, 2012 Quote Problem is we can't call maintenance, we kinda have more pets than our lease allows Hide the pets in the dryer."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,412 #6 August 15, 2012 Gas or electric? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missbrz 0 #7 August 15, 2012 Quote Quote Problem is we can't call maintenance, we kinda have more pets than our lease allows Hide the pets in the dryer. I'm pretty sure they'll need to look there and to everyone else, it's electric. I want to see if I (or probably ski) can fix it before I go to all the trouble of shipping the cats off for a few days to my parents' house. It'll turn and the clothes do get a little warm, but they end up being only not-cold and still really damp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #8 August 15, 2012 Re : Electric.... well then , as for my long drawn out and now USEless post above.....concerning Gas dryers...... . . . . fuggeddaboudit!!!!! my NEW solution.. string a clothesline in the yard..... and buy a big pack of ClothesPins!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #9 August 15, 2012 You can trouble shoot if you have a multimeter that can test for continuity. It will be one of only three components most likely: 1. Hi temp limit unit 2. Thermostat unit 3. Actual heating element All of these are usually in a metal duct underneath the drier. Basically you need to take the wire connections off these items, and test across their two contacts. If there is continuity they are good, if it is an open circuit it is bad. I bet if you search by your model number on google there are repair videos on youtube, other threads, guides, etc. Good luck."The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmccann 1 #10 August 15, 2012 QuoteI want to see if I (or probably ski) can fix it before I go to all the trouble of shipping the cats off for a few days to my parents' house. It'll turn and the clothes do get a little warm, but they end up being only not-cold and still really damp. Another alternative - put all the cats in a bedroom, so the maintenance guy doesn't see any more than you're allowed to have. They aren't going to be looking for an extra cat unless you've recently pissed in the property manager's Corn Flakes. If they were, they'd claim water leak / emergency repair and come on in with the minimum notice required... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #11 August 15, 2012 Quote well then , as for my long drawn out and now USEless post above.....concerning Gas dryers...... I told you most people in FL have electric appliances. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #12 August 15, 2012 One word. Cleavage. You're welcome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missbrz 0 #13 August 15, 2012 Quote Re : Electric.... well then , as for my long drawn out and now USEless post above.....concerning Gas dryers...... . . . . fuggeddaboudit!!!!! my NEW solution.. string a clothesline in the yard..... and buy a big pack of ClothesPins!!!!!! haha well it was sweet that you took the time to type it all out anyway and thanks everybody, i've got a starting point now. I appreciate the advice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #14 August 16, 2012 QuoteYou can trouble shoot if you have a multimeter that can test for continuity. Quit using those big words with her, she was incapable of changing her windshield wipers without my assistance and her brake lights without her dads assistance! Little Princess she is."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,063 #15 August 17, 2012 And, whoda thunk we'd have 37 appliance repairmen on staff? Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #16 August 18, 2012 Quote And, whoda thunk we'd have 37 appliance repairmen on staff? car questions generally result in may more responces!! everyone and their mother in law is a mechanic it seems!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #17 August 21, 2012 Quote Quote Quote Problem is we can't call maintenance, we kinda have more pets than our lease allows Hide the pets in the dryer. I'm pretty sure they'll need to look there and to everyone else, it's electric. I want to see if I (or probably ski) can fix it Well, can you (or ski) fix it?"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missbrz 0 #18 August 21, 2012 Quote Quote Quote Quote Problem is we can't call maintenance, we kinda have more pets than our lease allows Hide the pets in the dryer. I'm pretty sure they'll need to look there and to everyone else, it's electric. I want to see if I (or probably ski) can fix it Well, can you (or ski) fix it? hahaha yes ski fixed my dryer. Sorry I didn't thank you in both online forms. thank you ski! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,346 #19 August 21, 2012 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Problem is we can't call maintenance, we kinda have more pets than our lease allows Hide the pets in the dryer. I'm pretty sure they'll need to look there and to everyone else, it's electric. I want to see if I (or probably ski) can fix it Well, can you (or ski) fix it? hahaha yes ski fixed my dryer. Sorry I didn't thank you in both online forms. thank you ski! So, what was wrong with it?"There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missbrz 0 #20 August 21, 2012 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Problem is we can't call maintenance, we kinda have more pets than our lease allows Hide the pets in the dryer. I'm pretty sure they'll need to look there and to everyone else, it's electric. I want to see if I (or probably ski) can fix it Well, can you (or ski) fix it? hahaha yes ski fixed my dryer. Sorry I didn't thank you in both online forms. thank you ski! So, what was wrong with it? he cleaned out the duct and it seems to be working now. i might have to get them to clean the outside one though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #21 August 22, 2012 You think you have dryer problems; I didn't even have anything wrong with mine and now look at it! I hear cussing and I hear banging...that's not usually a good combination, at least when appliances are concerned. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver30960 0 #22 August 22, 2012 Quote Quote And, whoda thunk we'd have 37 appliance repairmen on staff? car questions generally result in may more responces!! everyone and their mother in law is a mechanic it seems!!!! Nope: skydivers are just cheap bastards who don't want to spend money on anything other than gear and lift tickets... Elvisio "withdrawal" rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missbrz 0 #23 August 22, 2012 Quote You think you have dryer problems; I didn't even have anything wrong with mine and now look at it! I hear cussing and I hear banging...that's not usually a good combination, at least when appliances are concerned. hahaha i saw on creeper book. Mine was broken and was taken apart less than yours! Did he get it all back together? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #24 August 22, 2012 I hear Normis is a qualified Maytag Repairman.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #25 August 22, 2012 Quote Quote You think you have dryer problems; I didn't even have anything wrong with mine and now look at it! I hear cussing and I hear banging...that's not usually a good combination, at least when appliances are concerned. hahaha i saw on creeper book. Mine was broken and was taken apart less than yours! Did he get it all back together? It needs more power!)"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
